Volunteer Role Summaries 2023

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Band Mentors

There are two types of Band Mentors at camp - Band Coaches and Band Managers. These two roles work in pairs, one Coach and one Manager per band. Campers are split up into bands on the first day of camp and work together as a group, guided by their Band Mentors, to write an original song that they will perform at the Saturday showcase.

• Band Coach
  Band Coaches usually have music experience, and can help their band of young people with music-related things like tuning their instruments, staying in time, and songwriting.
  Mentors need to be available for induction on the Sunday prior to the program; Monday all day; in the afternoon all week; and for the showcase on Saturday. Mentors are more than welcome to come along all day every day! This provides familiar and supportive faces for the campers during the week.

• Band Manager
  Band Managers don’t necessarily have to have music expertise. They may be a school teacher, social worker, youth worker, or other person who’s worked with children. Or, they may have experience performing or being on stage. These skills complement the Band Coaches. Together, you will mentor your band and work towards performing a live original song at the end of the week.
  Mentors need to be available for induction on the Sunday prior to the program; Monday all day; in the afternoon all week; and for the showcase on Saturday. Mentors are more than welcome to come along all day every day! This provides familiar and supportive faces for the campers during the week.

Instrument Instructors

Instrument Instructors provide daily lessons for each instrument group: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals and Electronic Music. Instrument Instructors can also apply to be Band Mentors and work with a band through the week.

Instrument Instructors must be available for induction the Sunday prior and every morning for class. They are also welcome to attend all day every day. If also a Band Mentor, see above for times you will be needed. Successful applicants will receive an honorarium for undertaking these roles.

Workshop Presenters

Have a cool skill you think would be useful? Workshop Presenters provide a one-off presentation or workshop on a single topic, for example: self-defence, zine-making, screen-printing, dance or body movement, theatre sports, confidence and positivity, meditation, the list goes on! It just needs to support empowerment and confidence for our campers, be age-appropriate, and align with our values.

We have 2 slots to choose from: a 40 min presentation in the morning, or 2 x 90 min workshops in the afternoon. Workshop presenters must be available for one morning or afternoon depending on which day your workshop is booked in.

Roadies 

Rock Camp cannot run without a trusty team of Roadies! Otherwise known as the Gear Team, Roadies get the music gear sorted and where it needs to be in a safe and timely manner: band practices, instrument rehearsals, lined up for visiting performers or workshops, and of course ready for the all-important showcase at the end of the week. Then, packed up ready for collection again from our generous community lenders. Rock Camp *cannot run* without Roadies. You will learn all kinds of useful skills along the way,  such as lead handling, setting up/packing down drum kits, proper amp/electronic management, recognizing different cables, and instrument tuning to name a few. Don’t fret (pun intended), we will teach you everything you need to know! Rock Camp also mandates safe work practices and never asks you to do anything beyond your abilities. 

Between gear transitions the Roadies will also be expected to help out with the day-to-day running of the program. There is a wide variety of tasks that need doing across all areas of camp, including food prep, assisting with activities, running errands, cleaning and tidying, camper sign in and sign out, social media, and more. We will approach you about these roles as needed, and make sure that you still have enough down time! Of course, between your shifts you’ll also be able to connect in with your peers, sit in on lunchtime gigs, attend some of the workshops, and soak up the good vibes of camp.

Roadies will work closely with our Gear Manager, Annie. 

Must be available for induction on Sunday, negotiated times during the week, and for the showcase on Saturday.

Roadies - Junior (18-21 Years)

Our junior Roadies have much the same responsibilities as Roadies over the 18-21 age bracket, so please read the description above for an idea of what you will be expected to do. 

The key difference for your age cohort is that the Rock Camp committee will take additional care to facilitate mentoring, networking and skill-building opportunities on your behalf. You will be asked to share areas of interest in the lead up to camp (e.g. sound engineering, event management, songwriting) to help us connect you with the right people and give you the most informative experience possible. 

Must be available for induction on Sunday, negotiated times during the week, and for the showcase on Saturday.

First Nations Cultural Liaison

The First Nations Cultural Liaison will work with the Rock Camp Committee to incorporate creative methods and approaches that are inclusive for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander campers through the camper recruitment process and Rock Camp program. The First Nations Cultural Liaison will provide support and act as a contact point for any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander campers ahead of, and during, Rock Camp, and will work with and relay feedback to the committee.

The successful applicant will receive an honorarium for undertaking this role.

Ideally this role would start as soon as possible and include:

• Preparing and implementing processes for First Nations camper recruitment alongside the Committee

• Regular contact with Rock Camp Committee members in the lead up to camp

• Presence throughout the full week of the Rock Camp program in April. 

We do encourage interested parties with less capacity to apply, as we are open to negotiating hours and responsibilities based on availability and experience. This role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.

Health & Safety Manager

The safety of campers, volunteers, staff, workshop facilitators and any other parties is the responsibility of everybody at camp, and is specifically laid out in the Staff Handbook. Furthermore, the safety of minors at the venue is the specific responsibility of all adults at camp.

The Health & Safety Manager is a designated individual who will specifically keep an eye out for and immediately work to resolve anything perceived to pose a risk to people and/or property on the venue, including enforcing COVID safety in line with government restrictions. The Health & Safety Manager is not specifically at fault, nor more liable than other staff, should a safety-related incident occur - their role is simply to support Girls Rock in safety maintenance through this role.

This role will involve some planning and work with the Committee prior to Camp. The successful applicant will receive an honorarium for undertaking this role.

Must be available for induction on Sunday, full days Monday - Friday, and the showcase on Saturday.

Camp Counsellor (Assistant)

This year we are looking for an assistant Counsellor to support our experienced Camp Counsellor, Jess. This gender-diversity informed role will provide dedicated mental health and wellbeing support for campers and volunteers. Camp Counsellors are trained professionals with experience in providing mental health support.

Counsellors must be available for induction the Sunday prior, and, between them, are expected to cover full days Monday - Friday. Shifts will be determined prior to camp. The successful applicant will receive an honorarium for undertaking this role.

Tech Assistant 

This year we are looking for a Tech Assistant to support our experienced Tech Manager, Lisa. The Tech Team maintains our sound and sound equipment throughout the week, working with the lunchtime bands to ensure they’re all set to rock out at lunchtime every day; workshop presenters in the morning and afternoon; making sure we have sound for punk rock aerobics every morning; and also working with our campers at dress rehearsal and the showcase.

The Tech Team may look after a small team of Roadies who’re keen to learn about the audio side of things. The successful applicant will receive an honorarium.

Must be available for induction the Sunday prior, negotiated times Monday - Friday, and at the showcase on Saturday. 

Connection Captain

The Camp Connection Captain encourages connection and comfortability between campers and volunteers. Their responsibilities include: creating and monitoring buddy systems (for both campers and volunteers), conducting icebreakers (including during volunteer orientation), and facilitating networking and mentorship opportunities. 

This role will involve some planning and work with the Camp Committee prior to Camp. The successful applicant will receive an honorarium. 

Must be available for induction on Sunday, full days Monday - Friday, and the showcase on Saturday.

Photographer

The Camp Photographer will capture photographs throughout the week and during the showcase on Sunday. They will be briefed in detail and supported by our Band Photographer, Mariah. The successful applicant will receive an honorarium for undertaking this role. 

Must be available for induction on Sunday, full days Monday - Friday, and the showcase on Saturday.

The below positions aren’t solely open for recruitment; they are responsibilities that can be undertaken on top of a role above.

First Aid Officers

First Aid Officer is a role that will be filled by those in other roles that have a First Aid qualification, whether Mentors, Volunteers or Committee members. Anyone recruited (for a position from the section above) that has First Aid training is eligible to volunteer as a First Aid Officer.

Artist Liaison Support

This role will support the Event Manager in liaising with musicians, workshop facilitators or presenters, and Welcome To Country speakers for Rock Camp. The role may involve planning and work with the Camp Committee prior to Camp.

Must be available for induction on Sunday, negotiated shifts Monday - Friday, and the showcase on Saturday.

Camper Liaison Support  

This role will support the Event Manager in liaising with campers and their caregivers. The role may involve planning and work with the Camp Committee prior to Camp.

Must be available for induction on Sunday, negotiated shifts Monday - Friday, and the showcase on Saturday.

The below positions aren’t open for recruitment

Project Manager

Sianne is your Event Manager, and will be floating around making sure everything runs smoothly. They will not be taking on mentoring responsibilities.

Coordinators

Your Rock Camp coordinators are Anna, Mia and Mariah. They will be around most of the time helping out the Project Manager, and potentially also mentoring or supporting specific roles.

Tech Manager

Our Tech Manager for camp is Lisa. The Tech Manager maintains our sound and sound equipment throughout the week, working with the lunchtime bands to ensure they’re all set to rock out at lunchtime every day; workshop presenters in the morning and afternoon; making sure we have sound for punk rock aerobics every morning; and also working with our campers at dress rehearsal and the showcase.

The Tech Manager may look after a small team of Roadies who’re keen to learn about the audio side of things.

Gear Manager

Our Gear Manager is Annie. The Gear Manager looks after all the gear that is loaned or hired for the program. This includes making sure it is all tagged and tested before coming to the site, logging all loaned gear and keeping track of what was loaned and by whom, and at the end of the program ensuring it is all returned to the right people.

The Gear Manager will work closely with the Roadies during the week and at the showcase. 

Camp Counsellor and Queer Liaison

Our Camp Counsellor and Queer Liaison for camp is Jess. Jess will work alongside the Assistant Counsellor to maintain a safe, inclusive environment for everyone at camp; including campers, fellow staff and volunteers, and workshop facilitators. 

An important part of this role is supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals in the space. The Queer Liaison part of Jess’ role is recognised as an ‘active’ mode, not one that exists by silent default.